Overview
Dr. Patel is an orthopaedic surgeon, who specializes in shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery. He provides non-surgical and surgical treatment options. He has clinics in Lebanon, TN and Mount Juliet, TN. He performs all surgeries in Lebanon, TN.
Expertise:
- Hand and wrist surgery for conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, nerve and tendon injuries, arthritis and others
- Elbow surgery to address tennis elbow, arthritis, ligament injuries and more
- Shoulder surgery to address rotator cuff tears, instability, arthritis and other issues
- Shoulder, elbow and wrist arthroscopy or minimally invasive surgery
- Shoulder joint replacements
- Fracture and sports injury care from the shoulder to the hand.
Dr. Patel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Craniectomy, and Laminectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 65 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Patel has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Keith Douglas, MD, is an independent orthopedic surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Douglas provides surgical care for injuries and conditions that affect the hand, wrist and forearm. Dr. Douglas is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Douglas is board certified in The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand. Dr. Douglas is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shaan S. Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shaan S. Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shaan S. Patel by calling their office at 615-936-9216. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shaan S. Patel a top-rated expert for Craniectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shaan S. Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Craniectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Shaan S. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Shaan S. Patel is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Craniectomy, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. Shaan S. Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shaan S. Patel has published 65 articles and abstracts on conditions like Craniectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Shaan S. Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shaan S. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaan S. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-936-9216 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- CraniectomyDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Craniectomy.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- LaminectomyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Posterior Fossa DecompressionDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Decompression.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.
- Spinal FusionDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- TendinitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.